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Why James Dean Was THE Bad Boy in Classic Hollywood Movies
Perhaps no other film actor represents youthful angst and rebellion than James Dean. He's the icon of brooding youth, of troubled teens and adolescent angst. He's the soulful bad boy of the silver screen. Before Johnny Depp and Paul Newman, there was James Dean. Although he was criticized in his lifetime as a Brando imitator, James Dean was always a true original. Even more than fifty years after his death, James Dean remains the bad boy of classic Hollywood cinema.
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Vincent Price–The Ultimate Classic Movie Villain
Who could ever forget the most prominent voices in horror history? The name behind the voice is none other than Vincent Price, and his voice filled American homes for several decades. The voice of Vincent Leonard Price Jr., born on May 27th, 1911 in St Louis, Missouri, is a fixture of pretty much all of what people see in horror films.
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The Quintessential War Hero of the Classic Movie Scene–Audie Murphy
When you think about the classic war movie, many people think about those actors that could draw you into a role that they portray. The ever-charismatic John Wayne, or the dynamic Charlton Heston often come to mind. What about the unsung hero’s however, that makes their presence time after time; yet command nothing more than the role they play for the good of the script?
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The First Million Dollar Man – Actor William Holden
Mr. William Beedle, Jr. is the late William Holden. He changed his name when he got to Hollywood, and landing in Tinsel Town for Holden was a total mistake. In fact he was accidentally discovered, but became one of Hollywood’s leading men during the 1950s. Some say he was a reluctant star, and never was comfortable with the idea of being an actor at all, but he did make a lot of money doing it.
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The Evolution of Clint Eastwood from Classic B-Movies to Oscar Status
Are you thinking, “Did he fire six shots or only five?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, most have indeed lost track. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question, “Do I feel lucky?” Well, do ya, punk?
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Rock Solid–A Glimpse into Classic Movie Leading Man Rock Hudson
When it comes to the silver screen’s leading men, few will ever forget the dynamic character of Rock Hudson. Born on November 17th, 1925, this American icon was noted for his chiseled and rugged good looks. There was, however, far more to this actor than met the eye. Not only was he a charming and attractive American actor, he was also a homosexual that eventually met his fate from AIDS on October 2nd, 1985.
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Orson Welles-A Classic Renaissance man of the Movie Scene
George Orson Welles was born on May 6th, 1915 was born to a wealthy inventor by the name of Richard Head Welles, and his concert pianist wife, Beatrice Ives in Kenosha Wisconsin. Orson was one of two children and he saw his older brother Richard suffer from a serious learning disability, followed by schizophrenia, leading to his being institutionalized in 1927 for pretty much the remainder of his life.
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One of a Kind Classic Leading Man Humphrey Bogart
Perhaps no other leading man is as unforgettable as Humphrey Bogart. After all, what other man has his own line of furniture named after him? He was a true Hollywood legend, whose presence is still palpable onscreen.
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How America’s Sweetheart Mary Pickford Changed the Movie Scene
Mary Pickford could easily be considered one of Hollywood’s first Canadian pioneers. Born in Toronto Ontario, Canada on April 8th, 1892, this curly blonde headed charmer was meant for stardom. Until Mary’s death on May 29th, 1979, she had amassed quite the fortune and commanded the attention of fans where ever she went. This little gem was known as none other than America’s Sweetheart, it was easy to see by her life story that she became one of the most influential women in history.
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Highlights of the Ultimate Classic Beauty Grace Kelly
Perhaps no other movie star personifies classic screen beauty more than Grace Kelly. Unrivalled in her grace and classic beauty, Grace Kelly remains the classic picture of movie star beauty.
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Breakout Black Actors and Actresses in Classic Movies
There was a time when segregation affected all aspects of society, reaching even into the movies we watch. A handful of performances by extraordinary artists challenged our social conventions and our perception of one another. These breakout performances from black actors and actresses broke down social barriers, challenged our social conventions, and introduced us to a talented group of actors who made history while practicing their art.
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Blonde and Beautiful Bombshells of the Golden Era
Onscreen beauties were never quite as lovely as they were during Hollywood's golden era. Glamour and sex appeal were more in vogue than ever, and nothing was more popular than a beautiful blonde. Here is a quick run-down on some of the most popular blonde and beautiful bombshells of the golden era.
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Audrey Hepburn–From Classic Film Ingénue to Humanitarian
When you think about movie starlets, few capture the attention and the hearts of fans as Audrey Hepburn. This radiant and stylish motion picture actress, born on May 4th, 1929, was originally Edda Kathleen van Heemstra. This dynamic, sophisticated film star was born in Brussels, Belgium, yet carried a British citizenship and attended school in England as a child.
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A Snapshot of the Actors who Portrayed Tarzan in Old Hollywood
Hollywood has a long history of producing films about Tarzan, the king in the jungle. It might surprise you to know, that the character Tarzan started out as a book character. Also, there have been a lot of different actors and athletes that have played this famous he-man on the screen and on TV.
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A History of Movie Mainstay MGM–Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
When you think about the movie industry, not many people really put much stock into the happenings behind the movie. Interestingly enough, it is the studio that easily should be getting all of the recognition for the film, not necessarily the actors or the director. It is the studio that buys the screenplay and from there, they decide who will best be suited to produce the film and who they deem the best possible candidate to direct the film.
